In this episode of The NCJA Podcast, Program Manager Anica Stieve dives into the juvenile justice world to explore the assessment center model, a supportive hub for youth and families that provides support and diverts youth from juvenile justice and child welfare system involvement. In this conversation, Molli Barker Cook, executive director of the National Assessment Center Association, guides listeners through the history of the model, the key components, and how communities can adapt the model to individualized community needs.

Episode Links:

• Assessment Center Framework 
• Assessment Center 101 Training
• Technical Assistance Support